Kent County property record for 451 E Gardner St, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,849 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.422 acres (18,382 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,730 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-23-202-012 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-23-202-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,849 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 18,382 sqft (0.422 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 451 E GARDNER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1471 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 29 & E 40 FT OF S 141.25 FT OF LOT 28 ALSO W 30 FT OF LOT 30 * C A JOHNSON'S SUBURBAN ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | C A JOHNSONS SUBURBAN ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 28-30 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
451 E Gardner St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 451 GARDNER NW, SPARTA, MI 49345 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 451 E GARDNER ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1471 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000032968 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210319-0032968 |
| Name | COMPASS CU |
|---|---|
| Address | SPARTA, MI 49345 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 451 E Gardner St was $2,730.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Sparta Township |
| Municipality | Sparta Village |
| Unified School District | Sparta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $170,200 (+3.84%) | $340,400 (+3.84%) | |
| 2025 | $2,730.00 Homeowner's exemption | $163,900 | $327,800 |
| 2023 | $135,800 | $271,600 | |
| 2019 | $2,285.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 451 E Gardner St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 451 E Gardner St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SPARTA serves 4,140 people · EPA ID MI0006200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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